Cheltenham to Edinburgh Trains

Cheltenham to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Edinburgh takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 23m
Duration: 338 mi
Distance: £157
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Wolverhampton

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5h 57m

£131–213

Cheltenham to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cheltenham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

2:40 PM → 8:24 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
4:39 PM → 10:26 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
6:40 PM → 10:19 AM
Arrives next day
15h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

8:40 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 4:18 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 8:24 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

8:40 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 4:18 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 8:24 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

8:40 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 4:18 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 8:24 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

8:40 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 4:18 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 8:24 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 24, 2026

8:40 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 4:18 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 6:20 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 8:24 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 25, 2026

8:40 AM → 2:20 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 4:18 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 6:21 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 8:23 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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